The Bottom Line Newborn baths early on are unnecessary, but not damaging. Tub baths are better than sponge baths. Circumcision has some small benefits and also carries some small risks. The choice is likely to come down largely to preference. Rooming in doesn’t have any compelling effects on breastfeeding outcomes either way. It is worth being careful about falling asleep with your infant if you choose to keep them with you at all times. Infant weight loss should be monitored and compared with expectations; you can do this yourself at www.newbornweight.org. Jaundice is monitored with a blood
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